A public, private and semi-private recreation facility shall be permitted as a use by conditional use or special exception subject to the following express standards and criteria.
(A) Lot coverage, including structures, parking lots and buildings, shall not exceed 50% of the tract.
(B) The facility area and lot boundaries shall be landscaped as required by the Zoning Hearing Board to minimize noise projection and make the grounds aesthetically compatible to the surrounding properties.
(C) All structures shall not be less than 100 feet from any lot line, and no less than 200 feet from the nearest house.
(D) All facilities shall have a paved parking area in accordance with this chapter; and it shall not be closer than 25 feet to any residential lot line.
(E) All facilities shall abut a public road and have a permanent access thereto.
(F) Alcoholic beverages without a State Liquor Control Board license, amplified music and juke boxes shall be prohibited on the premises.
(G) No direct or sky-reflected glare, whether from floodlights or any other kind of light, shall be visible from adjoining public streets or adjacent lots when viewed by a person standing on ground level.
(H) The Zoning Hearing Board may limit hours of operation based on the use and location of the facility in order to minimize negative impacts on surrounding residential neighborhoods. Operating hours for the purpose of this section shall mean the period of time that the recreational or athletic activity is occurring.
(I) All pools shall be surrounded by a fence at least six feet in height, the entrance to which shall be kept locked when attendant is not present; and shall be constructed in accordance with all applicable state requirements.
(J) Fences for other types of facilities shall be as prescribed by the Zoning Hearing Board.
(K) The developer shall demonstrate the proposal will be compatible with the neighborhood and not adversely affect the adjoining lot.
(L) The amount of new traffic generated shall not have a detrimental impact on the neighborhood.
(M) Any proposal for development on a two-lane highway shall include road widening to provide turning lanes for traffic in both directions.
(N) Plans shall clearly show ingress-egress facilities and provide proper sight visibility for motorists.
(Ord. 1089, passed 5-19-2014)